Star Wars producer Gary Kurtz passed away at the age of 78. His passing on Sunday night was a result of cancer. Those of us at Chip and Co are saddened to hear of his passing. Kurtz served as producer for both Star Wars and The Empire Strikes Back. Although his partnership with
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Trump Banner Displayed in the Magic Kingdom
Two guests snuck and displayed a Re-Elect Trump Banner in the Magic Kingdom this past Sunday. Guest on Main Street USA could see the banner on display at the Main Street Railroad Station being held by 2 men. Disney Employees asked the guests to remove the banner and no word
Watch it LIVE! Disney Cruise Line Unveils New 2020 Cruises
Join the Disney Parks Blog LIVE as they announce the Disney Cruise Line’s 2020 sailings. Follow along with the LIVE stream (#DisneyParksLIVE) Thursday morning at 11:00 a.m. EST when viewers will learn where the DCL will be sailing off in early 2020. Host Mark Daniels will also reveal first-ever cruises. Remember
New Date-Based Ticket Pricing and Online Planning for Walt Disney World Resort Guests
In Disney’s continued effort to make each guest’s visit more magical than the last, they will soon release date-based ticket pricing as well as a new online planning experience for Walt Disney World Resort guests. Beginning October 16th, this new ticket pricing and planning experience will be available to guests.
Celebrities Join Over 25,000 Runners For Disneyland Paris Magic Run Weekend
World Record holder Paula Radcliffe and TV personalities Michelle Heaton and Ryan Libbey were amongst thousands of runners who took part in the third annual Magic Run Weekend at Disneyland Paris this weekend. From the 100m kid’s race to the half marathon, there was something for all types of runner
Disney Promotes Two SVP Global Marketing Positions
Disney promotes two SVP Global Marketing positions last week. These new Senior Vice Presidents were announced by Asad Ayaz, Studio Marketing President. Ryan Stankevich will oversee on Marvel and Lucasfilm titles in her new position while Martha Morrisonn will be responsible for Walt Disney Animation Studios and Pixar Animation Studios films. Both Stankevich and
ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex Named “Top Outside Sports Venue”
ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex at Walt Disney World Resort was recently honored by the readers of Sports Destination Magazine as the top outside sports venue in the country. The magazine, each summer, publishes its annual Reader’s Choice Awards, where readers cast votes in a variety of travel categories.
Disney Sports Now Accepting Nominations for the 2018 Disney Spirit Award
With the college football season now in full swing, Disney Sports is now accepting nominations for the 2018 Disney Spirit Award. Since 1996, the Disney Spirit Award has been presented annually to college football’s most inspirational student-athlete, team, coach, fan or figure who has overcome extraordinary physical or emotional hardships
New Marvel Rising: Secret Warriors Featurette Answers Questions!
Have you been asking “Who is Captain Marvel?!” The new Marvel Rising: Secret Warriors Featurette will help answer that question! In this featurette, Kim Raver takes us behind-the-scenes of her recording process and answers the question – Who is Captain Marvel? Watch her interview below and don’t forget to watch Marvel Rising: Secret
The Walt Disney Company Donates $1 Million To Boys & Girls Club of Burbank
The Boys & Girls Club of Burbank and Greater East Valley announced that The Walt Disney Company is making a $1 million dollar investment in the organization through a donation that will provide the funds needed to build a new Main Club facility and give 400 Boys & Girls Club
CinéMagique returns to the Studio Theater in Walt Disney Studios
We have great news. CinéMagique is returning to the Studio Theater in Walt Disney Studios in December! CinéMagique will be back on from December 1st, 2018 to February 3rd, 2019 at Studio Theater with some all-new surprises. At Cinémagique the cinema is alive, as actors jump from stage to screen
Infinity Falls at SeaWorld Has Offical Grand Opening Date
SeaWorld Orlando will be debuting its new Infinity Falls river rapids attraction after months of delays and we have an official grand opening date! The all-new 8 passenger raft ride will officially open to Guests on Thursday, October 4th, 2018. Infinity Falls will be the first attraction at SeaWorld to
Stage 1: Company Store Renovations Complete
One of our favorite gift shops in all of Walt Disney World has to be the Stage 1: Company Store off the Muppet Courtyard in Hollywood Studios. This retail outlet is your home to Muppet souvenirs including clothes, hats, toys, and pins as well as a wide range of other
Participate In the Fun Run at Disney’s All-Star Movies Resort!
You can run the distance in a 1.2 mile fun run around Disney’s All-Star Resorts on September 25! Make registration easy by paying with your MagicBand on the day-of! Check-in begins at 6:30a at Disney’s All-Star Movies Resort! The fun run will begin at All-Star Movies Resort and check-In is
